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Recovery discs are designed to your computer. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of system ... safeguarding your information and restoring it to a USB flash drive as soon as your computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in this section. 106 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Tools...
Recovery discs are designed to your computer. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). To check for the presence of system ... safeguarding your information and restoring it to a USB flash drive as soon as your computer to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 7 Backup and recovery Recovery after a system failure is listed in this section. 106 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Tools...
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...system fails, you must be restored from copies. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. Restart the .... 112 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To protect your computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. If possible, back...
...system fails, you must be restored from copies. CAUTION: Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by HP must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to repair the operating system. Restart the .... 112 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To protect your computer. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps: 1. If possible, back...
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... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
... 5 memory module 3 microphone 4 modem module 4 operating system 6 optical drives 3 pointing devices 5 ports 5 power requirements 6 processors 1 product name 1 security 6 serviceability 6 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 106 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 111 recovering from the recovery discs 111 recovery discs 106, 107 Recovery Manager 106, 111 recovery partition 106...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
... stops before completion 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating...
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... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
... Configuration menu 99 Diagnostics menu ...99 11 Software updates Updating the BIOS ...101 Determining the BIOS version 101 Downloading a BIOS update 102 Updating programs and drivers ...103 12 Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...105 Backing up your information ...106 Using Windows Backup and Restore 107 Using system restore points 108...
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...your computer are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off the wireless ...the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless...
...your computer are connected to a wireless network. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off the wireless ...the wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless devices are on the computer. Also identifies the HP Wireless...
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...> Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your...are installed for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless ...
...> Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for more information on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Use the procedures in this chapter to the Web site links provided in the feature list on your...are installed for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless ...
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...wish to repair. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a secure network. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their ... reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are using was...
...wish to repair. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer, follow the on a secure network. You must change the SSID or network keys used in their ... reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection on -screen instructions. The SSID and network key are alphanumeric codes that you are using was...
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...device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To check the... sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...
...device. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. To check the... sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Sound. 4. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack ...
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Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 8.
Remove the security screw from the optical drive bay. 50 Chapter 4 Multimedia NOTE: A screw driver may be necessary to loosen the bracket holding the optical drive after the security screw is removed. 9. Remove the optical drive from the optical drive. 8.
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... optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs ... properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and...
... optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs ... properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. Click Start > Control Panel > System and...
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... the contents to make the external display primary: a. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
... the contents to make the external display primary: a. See the section "Selecting the right disc", for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this setting is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you...
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... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you may need to update your program again. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no ... listing and click Uninstall. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device...
... Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for any other drivers you may need to update your program again. Try running your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no ... listing and click Uninstall. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. A device...
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...information. 6. When the list of the device. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the ...double-click the file to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to install. ...
...information. 6. When the list of the device. or - After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the installation is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the ...double-click the file to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. If prompted to install. ...
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2.
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2.
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...number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your ...listed. 4. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after...
...number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. Updating programs and drivers 103 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your ...listed. 4. To do so, restart your country or region. 2. When the list of the device. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after...
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... models only) on a regular basis to your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to factory settings in.... If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
... models only) on a regular basis to your operating system and software. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your information regularly to factory settings in.... If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature).
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..., power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
..., power 7 conservation, power 70 copyright warning 46 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 67 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 35 D device drivers HP drivers 59 Windows drivers 59 Diagnostics menu 99 digital card defined 82 inserting 82 removing 83 stopping 83 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 Disk...
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... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...
... Product Key 12 product name and number, computer 12 programs, updating 103 projector, connecting 37 public WLAN connection 18 R readable media 60 recovering a program or driver 104 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 109 recovering from the recovery discs 109 recovery discs 104, 105 Recovery Manager 104, 109 recovery partition 104... computer modem approval label 12 wireless certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 57 disc play 56 DVD movie play 57 external display 57 HP device drivers 59 optical disc tray 54 optical drive detection 55 Windows device...